I've always been a fan. 4th liner, can put in a few goals, a right handed shot - fits in a lot better on the lower lines than did Bobby Butler, and is definitely better than Cam Janssen. I don't want to look at his territorial numbers, I fear they're not good.

EDIT: oh and he kills penalties too. I know it's too much to ask to get Gionta off that responsibility (and who says Kostopoulos is any better), but here's hoping.

"Quite frankly, all the players are getting paid too much and all the contracts are too long," general manager Lou Lamoriello said. "But if you want to compete in this market and you want to win, there are some things you have to do."